How Much Do You Actually Know About Labour Day?

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In which year was Labor Day first celebrated as a public holiday?
1882


1894


1901


1920


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Which of the following countries does not celebrate Labor Day on May 1st?
China


Russia


Mexico


Australia


No.
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Who is considered the "Father of Labor Day" in the United States?
Samuel Gompers


Eugene V. Debs


Peter J. McGuire


Terence V. Powderly


No.
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In which country is Labor Day celebrated with a military parade and a display of intercontinental ballistic missiles?
Russia


China


North Korea


Iran


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What was the original purpose of Labor Day in the United States?
To commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence


To honor the contributions of workers to the nation


To mark the beginning of the school year


To celebrate the end of summer


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Which of the following is not a traditional food or drink associated with Labor Day in the United States?
Barbecue ribs


Watermelon


Lemonade


Pumpkin pie


No.
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Which trade union was responsible for organizing the first Labor Day parade in the United States?
Knights of Labor


American Federation of Labor


International Workers of the World


United Mine Workers


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In which country was Labor Day first proposed as a national holiday?
Canada


United States


Australia


Germany


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Which US president signed the legislation that made Labor Day a national holiday?
Theodore Roosevelt


William Howard Taft


Woodrow Wilson


Franklin D. Roosevelt


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What is the significance of the red carnation on Labor Day in some countries?
It represents the bloodshed of workers in labor disputes


It is a symbol of peace and unity among workers


It is the national flower of the country


It is a traditional gift to give to workers on this holiday


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